Out of School and Into Nature: The Anna Comstock Story

Winner of the 2018 Green Earth Book Award. This picture book biography examines the life and career of naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. From the time she was a young girl, Anna Comstock was fascinated by the natural world. She loved exploring outdoors, examining wildlife and learning nature's secrets. From watching the teamwork of marching ants to following the constellations in the sky, Anna observed it all. And her interest only increased as she grew older and went to college at Cornell University. There she continued her studies, pushing back against those social conventions that implied science was a man's pursuit. Eventually Anna became known as a nature expert, pioneering a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature. In following her passion, this remarkable woman blazed a trail for female scientists today.

Author: Suzanne Slade
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 03/15/2017
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781585369867
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 190352 / Out of School and Into Nature: The Anna Comstock Story


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2017 pg. 116
Publishers Weekly 02/13/2017
Booklist 02/15/2017 pg. 75
School Library Journal 03/01/2017 pg. 164
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 233 - Recommended, Satisfactory